What's So Great About Pinot Gris?

The popularity of Pinot Gris has been soaring in recent times, rivalled only perhaps by Viognier as the up-and-coming white wine. Why is Pinot gris so cherished?

First of all, there’s a variety of styles from very dry to fruity-sweet. It offers the palate feel of Chardonnay freshened by the aromatic traits found in Riesling and Gewürztraminer. Quality Pinot Gris has a velvety textural feel with an abundance of rich flavours such as pears, spice, apples, peach, apricot, and honey. The soft, supple acids carry the rich, dry fruit to a refreshing finish.